brushback pitch
复数形式
brushback pitches
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威慑投球, 近身球
(baseball) a pitch thrown close to a batter to intimidate or force them away from the plate
A brushback pitch in baseball or softball is a pitch thrown close to the batter, usually aimed near their upper body, to make them move away from the plate. The purpose of a brushback pitch is to intimidate or challenge the batter, causing them to back off or feel uncomfortable. While it is not meant to hit the batter, it is a way for the pitcher to establish control and send a message. If a batter is hit by a pitch, it is called a hit-by-pitch, and the batter is awarded first base.
- The batter felt the tension rise as the pitcher delivered a sharp brushback pitch.
当投手投出一个尖锐的brushback pitch时，击球手感到紧张加剧。
- The batter glared at the pitcher after narrowly dodging a brushback pitch.
击球手在勉强躲过一个威慑投球后怒视着投手。
- A brushback pitch can send a message to aggressive hitters.
警告投球可以向攻击性击球手传达信息。
- Sometimes a brushback pitch is used strategically to keep hitters off balance.
有时，威慑投球会被战略性地用来让击球手失去平衡。
- The crowd reacted with a mix of gasps and cheers as the pitcher threw a high brushback pitch.
当投手投出一个高威慑球时，观众的反应混合了倒吸一口气和欢呼声。